Oregon Contractor License Verification
Instantly verify contractor licenses through the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) — including bond status, insurance coverage, and Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) verification. One search. No tab-switching.
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Oregon's contractor licensing system
The Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) licenses all contractors performing construction, alteration, repair, or improvement work in Oregon. Unlike some states, Oregon requires both the business entity and the individual Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) to hold active CCB licenses — meaning you can verify both the company and the person responsible for the work.
Every CCB license requires an active surety bond and general liability insurance policy. These are tracked separately from the license itself — a contractor's license can appear active while their bond or insurance has lapsed, creating a compliance gap that CredentialClear surfaces automatically.
Oregon issues endorsements by project type: Residential General Contractor, Commercial General Contractor, Residential Specialty, and Commercial Specialty. Some contractors hold multiple endorsements.
Bond and insurance — checked automatically.
Oregon CCB publishes bond and insurance status alongside license data. A contractor can hold an active CCB license number while their surety bond or liability insurance has lapsed — and the CCB search alone won't always make that clear at a glance.
CredentialClear surfaces bond status, insurance status, company names, coverage amounts, and expiration dates in every Oregon search result — so you're not just seeing a license number, you're seeing whether the contractor is fully covered right now.
What CredentialClear checks for Oregon
CCB License Status & Endorsement
Active, expired, or suspended — plus the specific endorsement type (RGC, CGC, specialty, etc.)
Surety Bond Status
Bond company, amount, and expiration date — verified against CCB records
Liability Insurance Status
Insurance carrier, coverage amount, and expiration — flagged if lapsed
RMI Verification
The Responsible Managing Individual on record — the individual licensee behind the company
More than the CCB contractor lookup gives you.
The CCB confirms whether a contractor is licensed. CredentialClear tells you everything you need to verify a contractor's credentials before you hire.
Live CCB Registry Data
Results pulled directly from the Oregon Construction Contractors Board registry — license status, type, and endorsement included.
Bond & Insurance Status
Oregon CCB bond and insurance data returned inline — see company, amount, and expiration at a glance.
Google Reviews
See ratings and review counts alongside license status — without leaving the platform.
License Monitoring
Flag Oregon contractors for ongoing tracking. Get notified if their CCB license, bond, or insurance status changes.
Oregon contractor license verification — answered.
How do I verify a contractor license in Oregon?
Oregon contractor licenses are issued by the Construction Contractors Board (CCB). All contractors performing construction work in Oregon must hold an active CCB license. CredentialClear searches the CCB registry directly and returns license status, bond status, and insurance status in a single search.
What does an Oregon CCB license require?
Oregon CCB licensees must pass a business practices exam, maintain a surety bond (typically $15,000–$25,000 depending on license type), carry general liability insurance (minimum $500,000), and designate a Responsible Managing Individual (RMI) who is individually licensed. All requirements must remain active for the license to stay in good standing.
What is the difference between a Residential and Commercial General Contractor in Oregon?
Oregon issues separate endorsements for Residential General Contractors (RGC) and Commercial General Contractors (CGC). Residential GCs may perform work on single-family homes and small residential structures. Commercial GCs may work on larger commercial projects. Specialty contractors are also categorized as residential or commercial based on the work they perform.
What is an RMI and why does it matter?
An RMI (Responsible Managing Individual) is the person within a contracting company who holds the individual CCB license and is responsible for overseeing construction work. Each CCB-licensed business must have an active RMI. If the RMI leaves the company and the license lapses, the company cannot legally perform construction work until a new RMI is designated.
Does Oregon require contractors to be bonded and insured?
Yes. Oregon CCB requires all licensed contractors to maintain an active surety bond and general liability insurance policy. Bond amounts vary by license type — $15,000 for residential specialty, $20,000 for residential general, and $25,000 for commercial contractors. Insurance must meet CCB minimums and be kept current. Both can lapse independently of the license itself.
How do I check for contractor complaints or violations in Oregon?
The Oregon CCB maintains a public complaint and arbitration history for all licensed contractors. CredentialClear cross-references contractor names against CCB enforcement records — surfacing complaint history, arbitration decisions, and license suspensions alongside the live license status.